Studio Verse is a Tomorrows Verse feature that collects the best television and radio station recording sessions from our favorite musicians. In todays edition, we explore a collection of folk and bluegrass sessions that have surfaced recently. By: Alex WoodBrandi Carlile KEXPFolk and Americana songwriter Brandi Carlile brought her full touring band to KEXP for...

Words: Alex Wood | Photo: @TinaNiberiThe Wood Brothers have long been one of the hardest working bands in the business, constantly touring, writing and recording for more than a decade.Ive watched the band grow from playing dive bars to their recent two-night run at The Vic Theatre, and the increased popularity doesnt feel the slightest...

In this special edition of On TV, we're spotlighting The Wood Brothers, who will visit Chicago for a pair of shows this weekend at The Vic.  Their latest release One Drop of Truth is one of the more infectious folk rock records to be released this year, this is a band whose chops...

Studio Verse is a Tomorrows Verse feature that collects the best television and radio station recording sessions from our favorite musicians.In today's edition, we explore a collection of country, folk, and acoustic-based sessions that have surfaced lately. The Wood Brothers WFUV SessionsFolk-rock trio The Wood Brothers stopped by New York City based...

By: Alex WoodFor years now, The Wood Brothers have continued to reach new heights, a slow ascension both creatively and physically that has resulted in the best work and biggest shows of their career.Though one might assume a misstep or fall from grace as inevitable, it simply doesnt seem to be happening, with...

Words: Alex Wood | Photo: @Martybar90 Over the past decade, Ive watched the Wood Brothers grow from a low-key folk duo playing half-filled bars to a full-fledged rock band selling out large theaters. Unlike most bands, this evolution toward fame was both natural and deserved, better for both the fans and the music.Their performance...

By Alex WoodIts easy to see why the jam-band scene has embraced The Wood Brothers with such passion.Their performance at The Vic featured everything fans could want, from stylistic variation to expert musicianship to a fervent stage show that found the musicians perfectly comfortable in a larger setting.The show was the most tickets...

The Wood Brothers performed a pair of new songs for radio station Radio Woodstock just days after the release of their newest album, Paradise.Opening with Never And Always, the trio boasts a soulful, R&B-inflicted flare, blending genres to nail the sound theyve perfected over the last decade.After a short interview, the...

The Wood Brothers- Paradise [10/2]The newest record from The Wood Brothers refines their folk-rock sound to a smooth, polished consistency, resulting in one of their best albums to date. The songs seem deceptively simple, packed with careful layers of guitars and catchy vocal hooks from Olivers distinctive delivery. The band now includes a percussionist as...

The Wood Brothers Find Their Groove: Oliver Wood On The Band's Evolving Sound By Alex Wood In a lot of ways, The Wood Brothers became a true band with 2013s The Muse, the most collaborative effort of their ten-year career. With Chris and Oliver Wood both moving to Nashville and the addition of...